Cardiac Assessment Unit launch and Q&A with cardiologists
9 May 2024
Cardiovascular disease is one of Australia’s largest health complaints, and was the leading single cause of death in 2021, accounting for 25% of all deaths.
The Cardiac Assessment Unit (CAU) provides fast, quality care for people experiencing chest pain or a heart-related condition. It helps ensure quick access to a cardiologist, appropriate diagnostic equipment, highly-trained nursing staff and, as necessary, our Intensive Care Unit. Referral to the service can be through a GP, a hospital or a mobile intensive care ambulance (MICA) paramedic.
St John of God Bendigo Hospital has established a CAU to enable privately-insured patients with direct access to our state of the art cardiac services.
Details
Date: Thursday 9 May 2024
Time: 6.00pm to 8.45pm
Catering: MacKenzie Quarters
Cost: Free
Location: 12 MacKenzie St, Bendigo
Presenters
- Dr Himawan Fernando
- Dr Anthony Jackson
- Dr Joris Mekel
- Dr Voltaire Nadurata
Learning outcomes
- Outline an evidence-based approach to assessment and diagnosis of acute arrhythmias.
- Discuss the indication and interpretation of cardiac testing, what information to provide patients and when to refer to a cardiologist.
- Demonstrate management of the patient presenting with chest discomfort or symptoms suggestive of early acute coronary syndrome, including outline of key differentials and essential primary care investigations.
- Systematically outline the recommendations for management of heart failure patients.
- Describe management of the potential cardiac patient using the documented St John of God Bendigo Hospital Cardiac Assessment Unit pathway.
Registration
6.00pm to 6.10pm
10 mins
Welcome and canapés
6.10pm to 6.30pm
20 mins
Dr Joris Mekel
Syncope and arrhythmia management
6.30pm to 6.50pm | Table 1
7.10pm to 7.30pm | Table 2
7.30pm to 7.50pm | Table 3
7.50pm to 8.10pm | Table 4
Main course and networking
6:50pm to 7:10pm
20 mins
Dr Tony Jackson
Cardiac investigations
• Holter monitors
• TTE
• CT calcium scoring
6.30pm to 6.50pm | Table 2
7.10pm to 7.30pm | Table 3
7.30pm to 7.50pm | Table 4
7.50pm to 8.10pm | Table 1
Dr Hima Fernando
Acute Coronary Syndrome
• NSTEMI
• Unstable angina
6.30pm to 6.50pm | Table 3
7.10pm to 7.30pm | Table 4
7.30pm to 7.50pm | Table 1
7.50pm to 8.10pm | Table 2
20 mins
Dr Voltaire Nadurata
Heart failure – First line management
6.30pm to 6.50pm | Table 4
7.10pm to 7.30pm | Table 1
7.30pm to 7.50pm | Table 2
7.50pm to 8.10pm | Table 3
Dr Hima Fernando
St John of God Bendigo Hospital Cardiac Assessment Unit launch - streamlining of management using early access
8.10pm to 8.30pm | All delegates
20 mins
Q&A and dessert
8.30pm to 8.40pm
10 mins
Sponsorship presentation
Medtronic
Jamie Freemantle, Area Manager, Medtronic
8.40pm to 8.45pm
5 mins
Close
8.45pm
CPD points
Sponsors
Registration for this event has closed.
For enquiries, please contact Kathryn Cunning, GP Liaison Officer, St John of God Bendigo Hospital, on 0438 342 413 or [email protected].
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